Acts of love Quote by Truman Capote

“Any work of art, provided it springs from a sincere motivation to further understanding between people, is an act of faith and therefore is an act of love.” quote by Truman Capote — Download Open image

“Any work of art, provided it springs from a sincere motivation to further understanding between people, is an act of faith and therefore is an act of love.”

Truman Capote

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